installing headers 02 z28
05-23-2017, 04:50 PM
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installing headers 02 z28
Hi Guys,
First post here, apologies if this isn't in the correct thread.
Recently picked up BBK longtube headers with a Y pipe, I've been doing everything to my car as I would like to learn, I've never done a header install.
Any tips on what to look out for/the difficulty of this job?
Right now it has catback straightpipe exhaust.
thanks in advanced.
First post here, apologies if this isn't in the correct thread.
Recently picked up BBK longtube headers with a Y pipe, I've been doing everything to my car as I would like to learn, I've never done a header install.
Any tips on what to look out for/the difficulty of this job?
Right now it has catback straightpipe exhaust.
thanks in advanced.
05-24-2017, 07:37 AM
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Re: installing headers 02 z28
I've never done a set, but here's what I know:
1. You're likely to break at least one manifold bolt. Remove them carefully, because it's a pain to extract a broken one.
2. Spark plugs are 1,000,000x easier with manifolds off. Change yours.
3. You won't realize the full power gains without a tune.
4. The whole job is easier if you lift the car off the front subframe. It's more steps but a lot less frustration. If you have access to a lift, or if you can build a set of cribbing blocks, this is the way to go.
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1. You're likely to break at least one manifold bolt. Remove them carefully, because it's a pain to extract a broken one.
2. Spark plugs are 1,000,000x easier with manifolds off. Change yours.
3. You won't realize the full power gains without a tune.
4. The whole job is easier if you lift the car off the front subframe. It's more steps but a lot less frustration. If you have access to a lift, or if you can build a set of cribbing blocks, this is the way to go.
Welcome to CamaroZ28.com!